File Access Vulnerability in BIG-IP APM Edge Client for macOS by F5 Networks
CVE-2019-6668

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

F5

Vendor
CVE Published:
27 November 2019

What is CVE-2019-6668?

A vulnerability in the BIG-IP APM Edge Client for macOS allows unprivileged users to gain access to files that should be protected and only accessible by the root user. This issue is present in several versions of the client, making it a significant concern for users who rely on effective access controls to safeguard sensitive information. Proper mitigation steps should be taken to ensure system integrity and protect against unauthorized file access.

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Affected Version(s)

BIG-IP APM Edge Client 15.0.0-15.0.1

BIG-IP APM Edge Client 14.1.0-14.1.0.5

BIG-IP APM Edge Client 14.0.0-14.0.0.4

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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